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EC officers to gain path to secretary posts under revised law

Bangladesh, Sept. 19 -- The interim government has approved a draft amendment to create an "Election Commission Service", opening a long-awaited path for Election Commission (EC) Secretariat officers ... Read More


EC to release final voter roll on Nov 18 ahead of polls

Bangladesh, Sept. 19 -- The final voter list for the upcoming general election, slated for February, is set to be published on Nov 18. Election Commission Secretary Akhtar Ahmed said that the voter l... Read More


Crimes against humanity: July Uprising leader Nahid's testimony deferred to Wednesday

Bangladesh, Sept. 16 -- The testimony of Nahid Islam, convener of the National Citizen Party (NCP) and a former interim government advisor, has been deferred in the trial of ousted prime minister Shei... Read More


Election officials' conference set for Sept 27

Bangladesh, Sept. 16 -- The Election Officers' Conference is set to be held on Sept 27 with the aim of conducting a "free, fair and impartial" 13th national election next year. On Tuesday, Bangladesh... Read More


Wholesale, retail bottlenecks persist despite upturn in imports, says finance advisor

Bangladesh, Sept. 16 -- Finance Advisor Salehuddin Ahmed says he is viewing the recent criticism over inflation and unemployment in a positive light. Speaking after a meeting of the Advisory Council ... Read More